John Smail

John Smail is a professor of history, and he specializes in British and European history in the period from 1500-1800. He joined the University in 1988 and went on to chair the History department for nine years before assuming his present position. He now provides university leadership to develop and implement the student success initiatives with a particular focus on first-year programs and at-risk students. He led the two-year planning process to develop the Prospect for Success quality enhancement plan and now oversees the program’s implementation. He also teaches in the Prospect curriculum, offering a Prospect ‘Big Questions’ LBST course for students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and University College.